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CS19 �� ULT 0 6 2015
JEFFERSON COUNTY DCD
Habitat Corp.
March, 2015
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FEMA HABITAT ASSESSMENT LETTER
FOR:
Christine Fuller
4322 88m Avenue NW
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
Property address: 0 Olympus BLVD, Port Ludlow, Washington 98365
Jefferson County Parcel No. 978 900 135
C3 Habitat Corporation (C3) has assessed the proposed site activity on the subject property that
is located within the Admiralty Inlet (Puget Sound) Flood Zone (A) with a base elevation of 13 feet.
The property has the following existing features; cabin with deck. RV Trailer, Shed, Wagon -wheel
access road and septic tanks (under deck). The site is found in Section 04 of Township 28N in Range
Ol E of the Willamette Meridian,
EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS
The parcel is rectangular in shape, .33 -acres and found along Olympus BLVD in Port Ludlow,
Washington. Other than the existing features described above, the parcel is nearly devoid of any
native vegetation and is dominated by grass/pasture. Currently, the parcel utilizes the neighboring
property to the north for access. Access is offsite and vehicles drive from the neighbor's road
approach across the pasture to the existing cabin. See Photo below:
C3 Habitat Corp. 10507 W Belfair Valley Rd, Bremerton WA Phone 360.277.4354 Fax 800.756.0996
[FULLER FEMA ASSESSMENT[ March, 2015
PROPOSED SITE ACTIVITY
The applicant is proposing to install a new septic system using updated septic compliance
regulations. The existing septic tanks will be pumped and decommissioned and left under the
existing deck. A new waterline will be installed to service the cabin. The property currently has no
access and uses the neighboring property to do so. The applicant will be installing an access
driveway to service this property. The proposed driveway will be located along the northern
property line and terminates approximately 200 feet from the western property line. A culvert will
be installed near the road approach where a ditch runs along Olympus BLVD. The waterline will
run alongside the new driveway on its northern side.
PRIORITY HABITAT AND SPECIES
The property was assessed for any priority habitat or species found on or near the subject property.
According to the Washington Department of Fish and wildlife Priority Habitat and Species
inventory; no land or aquatic species exist within 800 -feet of all property lines. See photo below:
Priority species and/or habitat found beyond 800 -feet include Harbor Seal breeding and haul -out
grounds, estuarine wetlands and Pacific Sand Lance breeding grounds. No priority species are
Within close enough proximity to the subject property to impose any regulation restrictions to
development.
There are NO State or Federal Listed Species or Habitat
within close proximity to the project. No effect Determination.
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C3 Habitat Corp. 10507 W Belfair Valley Rd, Bremerton WA Phone 360.277.4354 Fax 800.756.0996
[FULLER FEMA ASSESSMENT] March, 2015
IMPACT ANALYSIS
The property is almost entirely encumbered by the flood zone. The proposed septic system
(Glendons) is entirely outside of the flood zone designation (A). A portion of the road and waterline
are within the flood zone. Little to no impact is expected to the habitat by allowing the installation
of the driveway and waterline for following reasons; no existing quality habitat, no existing shrub
or tree layer, and the current conditions found where the proposed activity will take place is
currently dominated by pasture grasses. Additionally, any water runoff created by the road will
be filtered through the existing grass (biofiltration). No water from new impervious will enter the
Puget Sound without proper filtration and will likely go subsurface and never reach the shoreline.
Additionally, the applicant can forgo using gravel on the driveway and keep it wagon -wheel style.
The waterline installation will create a temporary disturbance to the ground surface. The waterline
ditch will be backfilled immediately following installation and re -seeded if necessary. The grass will
likely regrow on its own. See high resolution photo below showing poor existing habitat:
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C3 Habitat Corp. 10507 W Belfair Valley Rd, Bremerton WA Phone 360.277.4354 Fax 800.756.0996
[FULLER FEMA ASSESSMENT] March, 2015
FINDINGS
The proposed activity will have no significant adverse effect on the existing habitat because the
current site conditions are lacking valuable habitat (all mowed lawn). Additionally, no changes
to the existing residence will take place except improving and upgrading the septic system. The
upgrade to the new septic system will improve water quality beyond its current condition. The
installation of a new access road and waterline will not adversely impact the environment. The
applicant can further reduce land impacts by obtaining a road easement from the adjacent
parcel but it is not required.
Respectfully submitted,
C3 Habitat Corp.
Christy ClIAtensen
Senior Biologist
Attachments:
Flood Zone Map
Site Plan showing improvements and flood zone.
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C3 Habitat Corp. 10507 W Belfair Valley Rd, Bremerton WA Phone 360.277.4354 Fax 800.756.0996